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ElGuano replied to the thread Charging R1T at 30amp RV site Question.Just got back from a nice camping trip btw, here's the pedestal they had - 20/30/50 amp supported. No fee for charging, no prohibition... -
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ElGuano replied to the thread Charging R1T at 30amp RV site Question.You're fine. I think you're misunderstanding how voltage versus amps work. Your home charger (or portable charger) accepts either 120v...
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ElGuano reacted to krb1183's post in the thread RivianTrackr: "Stop Buying EVs for the Trip You Take Twice a Year" with
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Yes a true sweet spot for me anyway would be to only charge at overnight, so maybe 600 mile range would be awesome. Initially when I... -
ElGuano reacted to justinkitswa's post in the thread RivianTrackr: "Stop Buying EVs for the Trip You Take Twice a Year" with Like.
I've read a couple different iterations of this and the conclusions I draw from them reflect the selection bias that is inherent in the...
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ElGuano reacted to Mark_AZR1T's post in the thread RivianTrackr: "Stop Buying EVs for the Trip You Take Twice a Year" with Like.
It's enough of a real-world issue that nearly every EV YouTube channel is running almost identical nonstop highway range tests. It's...
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ElGuano replied to the thread RivianTrackr: "Stop Buying EVs for the Trip You Take Twice a Year".EV charging stations have EXPLODED all around my area in the 12+ years I've had electric. There literally used to be 1-2 stops on long...
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ElGuano reacted to krb1183's post in the thread RivianTrackr: "Stop Buying EVs for the Trip You Take Twice a Year" with Like.
Honestly i've never looked at range when buying an ICE car, i figure you can spit to a gas station just about anywhere so it doesn't...
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ElGuano reacted to 2kwik4u's post in the thread RivianTrackr: "Stop Buying EVs for the Trip You Take Twice a Year" with Like.
I agree, and my wife agrees. The data is irrefutable on that front. HOWEVER, the context of importance of time is not captured in that...
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ElGuano replied to the thread RivianTrackr: "Stop Buying EVs for the Trip You Take Twice a Year".My main issue with this is that EVs are still competing primarily against ICE cars. And many ICE vehicles have 400, 500, even 700mi...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Amazing! Over 20 vans!.I've seen about 10 of them coming out from near one of the local Rivian service centers. I assume Amazon has some kind of fleet yard...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Navigation arrival time doesn't update when crossing between timezones.Does the clock automatically update when you cross into other time zones, or DST zones? I assume so, but no idea how fast it updates...
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ElGuano reacted to HAL9000's post in the thread R2 Jack Point Design - Potential Issues / Challenges with Like.
😂 I just noticed there's an Easter egg'ish by the lift point!
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ElGuano replied to the thread Mountain Driving Range.I didn't mean to criticize the question, it's definitely worth asking. The R1 doesn't get anywhere near 2.6mi/kwh on the trip to Tahoe...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Mountain Driving Range.Getting stuck on a mountain pass in a snowstorm with low battery, with a potential 4-12 hour delay/rescue, would absolutely stop me from...
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ElGuano replied to the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec).Nice to know things can change for the better on this. Hopefully Rivian starts doing better. I OOS tested the R1 dual max before and...
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ElGuano replied to the thread R2 vs Model Y 70-MPH Highway Range Test (by Out of Spec).Interesting result and conclusion. I have NEVER before heard that Tesla voluntarily under-rates its EPA mileage. From my own experience...
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ElGuano posted the thread Gen2 R1T - random settings changes? in Rivian Assistant, Updates, App, Nav, Electronics, Cameras, Phone Key, Digital Key.I recently got back from a weeklong vacation, the car has been in my driveway plugged in, with no one driving or accessing it, and no...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Home Wall Charger.It's fairly minimal in terms of complexity. But if you have a 2026, there's really no need for the adapter at home unless you have...
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ElGuano replied to the thread [WIP / Feedback Wanted] Door Pocket Trash Bin for R1S/R1T.I think I remixed that design for my mobile radio holder: Instead of arms (which I can believe could snap), I made it a full...
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ElGuano replied to the thread We crashed our R1S--would Autonomy + have prevented it?.Wow, glad you and your family are OK! Here's the crux of the question. I don't know or think that the subsequent "crossing three lanes...
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ElGuano replied to the thread R1S for a Family of 7-Thoughts.IMO 7 will be unbearably cramped, especially in a couple of years and if you're shopping for a R1S, I'm going to assume you have...
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I couldnt even imagine using a S for a family of 7. Baby gear, sports gear, Adult gear.... I like the S, but I think a family of 5...
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In a lot of EVSE chargers there are switches you can set to control the rate of charge so you don't exceed the capacity of the circuit...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Home Wall Charger.Yes to both. I got a cheap holster similar to the one in the picture, and mounted it outside (the EVSE is inside), and the cable passes...
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ElGuano replied to the thread PPF recently applied, wondering about small imperfections.TBH, that looks a lot like my DIY PPF. Not great, but after the hours and hours of toil trying to get it right, it kind of forced me to...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Ascend Bronze Trim - Rivian's "Apple Space Gray" problem.I'm just reviving this thread to say that after 2 months, this "fix" has completely solved the issue for me. Sure, the various nicks and...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Home Charger-ChatGpt Suggestion.My understanding of the "Tesla Remote Meter" is that it's a Nurio energy/amp meter with CTs for your feeders. You have to run some low...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Will Gen3 hardware be included with R2 Launch Edition later?.There's no chance. Rivian isn't claiming/promising any of the Lidar features/capabilities for launch R2, and there's significant body...
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ElGuano reacted to mic-chris's post in the thread Will Gen3 hardware be included with R2 Launch Edition later? with Like.
No one knows for sure but most say HIGHLY UNLIKELY. My opinion is 99% chance of NO it will not be on any launch editions. This is based...
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ElGuano reacted to Oldsmobile_Mike's post in the thread Stupid previous owner = $$$ L2 installation with Like.
I feel like a lot of those "trollish" "an EV burned down the garage" posts are because of sh** like this. Just speaking for our own...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Stupid previous owner = $$$ L2 installation.Emporia Pro comes with a Vue 3 that acts as a power monitor and throttle for the EVSE. When it approaches a threshold you set (~100A)...
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ElGuano replied to the thread How is level 1 charging? 3 to 4 miles per hour?.In my area, $2k was the bare minimum for EVSE install, and this is with the most bog-simple setup possible (1ft from main panel, no...
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ElGuano reacted to emroch's post in the thread How is level 1 charging? 3 to 4 miles per hour? with Like.
In another thread we deduced that the overhead is anywhere from 400-1000W, so you're only putting about 0.4-1.0kW into the battery...
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ElGuano reacted to Thebandit's post in the thread How is level 1 charging? 3 to 4 miles per hour? with Like.
You're not factoring in overhead at all, which is probably a few hundred watts, or more if cold. Less relevant when charging at higher...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Explain to me like I’m 5…is software really that hard?.Software is arguably the most complex thing humans have ever created. Not all software of course, but the amount of thought that has to...
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ElGuano replied to the thread 2025 R1S Tri Motor.If you were buying my 2025 Tri, you'd see it was in for service like 8 times for warranty work in the last 1.5 years, for...
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ElGuano posted the thread Red Tiger F7NA Cam - setup and impressions in Rivian Assistant, Updates, App, Nav, Electronics, Cameras, Phone Key, Digital Key.A few weeks back I responded to an offer to try out a Red Tiger dashcam, and they were kind enough to select me and send me an F7NA...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Home Wall Charger.Check out the State of Charge YT channel. The guy does extremely detailed tests on all varieties of chargers, and includes things like...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Charging connector installed outside - how to keep your power secure?.My Emporia Pro charger is wifi-connected and apparently I can turn it on and off with an app. I have a Home Assistant control exposed...
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ElGuano reacted to SenatorSteak's post in the thread New owner — 2026 R1T Tri-Max, Forest Green - Accessories Listed with Like.
2026 R1T Tri-Max, Forest Green / Black Mountain / Brown Ash Wood Not even 24 hours in and I'm already blown away. Figured I'd share some...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Poll: How often do you use your frunk?.Oh...now I'm not sure how to answer. For my Rivian, once every 2-3 drives. For our current Tesla, 10-15 times over the last 8 years...
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There's a hysteresis to it, I think 2 PSI. I run 45, it alarms at 43, and I have to go to 46 to reset it.
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ElGuano posted the thread What do you want from me, Rivian? in Rivian Assistant, Updates, App, Nav, Electronics, Cameras, Phone Key, Digital Key.Nothing's good enough for you, is it?
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The R1 vehicles have very big batteries, which when using a standard 120v, 15amp outlet (aka 'Level 1') will take a long time to charge...
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ElGuano replied to the thread L1 Wall Charger Outlet Discoloration.12+ amp continuous from a standard 120v receptacle is a LOT of heat. The wires are typically rated for 15A (at most 20A) and normally...
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ElGuano replied to the thread R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?.I wonder if it's possible to install a pull-strap fixed to the inner frunk lid; may help folks in wheelchairs get the hood to a...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Front Sensors Off with 2026.15.01 update.Try a hard reboot (hold down the far-left button on the steering wheel and the hazard button together, for 5 or so seconds). Sometimes...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Very specific range question - Gen2 R1T Winter Highway (70-75 mph).It's all asked and answered by now. There was a lot of talk when Max pack was first released, and also Gen2. Rivian was originally...
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ElGuano replied to the thread Very specific range question - Gen2 R1T Winter Highway (70-75 mph).380 one way...man that's a haul. Have you seen the various range tests? This one is R1T Gen2 max pack aero wheels, in the winter. The...
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ElGuano posted the thread Just got 2026.15.30 installed. in Rivian Assistant, Updates, App, Nav, Electronics, Cameras, Phone Key, Digital Key.Changelog seems to be consistent with what was posted here earlier. I don't have a chance to check it out until tomorrow though....
